KFCB CEO Ezekiel Mutua.[Photo/facebook/ezekielmutua]The Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) has warned filmmakers engaging in illegalities.
The board has singled out illegalities such as luring minors into filming erotic material and operating without compliance of business closure.
Emmanuel Mbutu (KFCB) North Rift Regional coordinator, the Board has embarked on a major crackdown to arrest all individuals that have not complied with regulations.
“We have dispatched our officers with reinforcement from police to all the counties in this region to ensure that every player in the industry follows due procedure and there is no infringement to basic rights of vulnerable groups,” said Mbutu.
The official said that the main objective of the crackdown is to eliminate illegal filming activities.
“Section 4.1 of the Film and Stage Plays Act stipulates that it is illegal to make films and exhibit them publicly without a license from KFCB. The licenses facilitate monitoring and ensures a fair playing ground for all interested individuals,” he explained.